|
|
Like this article? PLEASE +1 it! |
|
macroeconomic policy Tagged Articles
|
4.2.2 Training provision for women
| |
| The identification of women's training needs has often been flawed because "women are rarely treated as knowing what they need" (ibid: 30). The available evidence tends to show that poor women in most developing countries are usually most interested in skills training that meets their own immediate 'practical gender needs' as opposed to longer term, "strategic gender needs" that directly tackle the basic underlying causes of female subordination (see Moser, 1989). |
|
|
5.3 Conclusion: Economic Report on Africa 2007
| |
| This chapter has shown that there are clear and measurable determinants of diversification
in Africa at the continental, subregional and country level. Despite the
inadequacy of African data, it may be said that, at least at the continental level, the
diversification process is highly influenced by investment, per capita income, level
of openness, macroeconomic policy stances, governance, and conflict. |
|
|
5.1 Macroeconomic stance is crucial to diversification outcomes: Economic Report on Africa 2007
| |
| An important aspect of the diversification debate and of Africa’s experience has to
do with the role that macroeconomic policy plays. This has also been investigated at the continental level in the results that are presented in table A5.1. Two important
indicators of macroeconomic stability, depending on the macroeconomic policy in
operation, are inflation and real effective exchange rates and these are found to be
among the most critical determinants of diversification outcomes in Africa. |
|
|
1.2 Macroeconomic policies in developed countries: Economic Report on Africa 2007
| |
| Despite the recent oil price hikes, global inflation has remained low and stable
(figure 1.3), partly due to restrictions to wage increases, a tight macroeconomic
policy stance in both advanced and developing countries, and the supply of cheap
manufactures from China. In general, there is little concern about overheating in
most economies. |
|
Other macroeconomic policy Related Articles
|
“TOP TEN TIPS TO EFFECTIVELY WORK WITH POLICY MAKERS”
| |
| We are sometimes called on to work with policy makers in a variety of organizations we are associated with in our personal, business and volunteer lives. Working with these policy makers can be very rewarding and can be very frustrating. Since 1970 I have been working with policy makers at all levels of government, non-profits, businesses, institutions and other organizations. And from the experience of those years, I developed a list of the top 10 tips to effectively work with policy makers. I have summarized those tips below:
|
|
|
1.2 Macroeconomic policies in developed countries: Economic Report on Africa 2007
| |
| Despite the recent oil price hikes, global inflation has remained low and stable
(figure 1.3), partly due to restrictions to wage increases, a tight macroeconomic
policy stance in both advanced and developing countries, and the supply of cheap
manufactures from China. In general, there is little concern about overheating in
most economies. |
|
|
5.1 Determinants of diversification in Africa: Economic Report on Africa 2007
| |
| Diversification and policy variables constitute a two-way process in that diversification
not only influences policy outcomes, but is itself influenced by policy variables.
This proposition naturally leads to the search for those economic and non-economic
policy actions that are likely to affect the level and rate of diversification in a country.
What evidence is there that links economic and non-economic variables with
national capacity to diversify? |
|
|
5.1 Macroeconomic stance is crucial to diversification outcomes: Economic Report on Africa 2007
| |
| An important aspect of the diversification debate and of Africa’s experience has to
do with the role that macroeconomic policy plays. This has also been investigated at the continental level in the results that are presented in table A5.1. Two important
indicators of macroeconomic stability, depending on the macroeconomic policy in
operation, are inflation and real effective exchange rates and these are found to be
among the most critical determinants of diversification outcomes in Africa. |
|
|
5.3 Conclusion: Economic Report on Africa 2007
| |
| This chapter has shown that there are clear and measurable determinants of diversification
in Africa at the continental, subregional and country level. Despite the
inadequacy of African data, it may be said that, at least at the continental level, the
diversification process is highly influenced by investment, per capita income, level
of openness, macroeconomic policy stances, governance, and conflict. |
|
|
1.15 Building an employment agenda: Working Out of Poverty
| |
| Employment, and the promotion of enterprise that creates it, remains
the most effective route to poverty eradication. The objective of full employment
is essential – an issue on which the European Union has given political
leadership. Most policy prescriptions, however, do not view job creation as
an explicit objective of economic and social policies, but rather as a hopedfor
result of sound macroeconomic policies. At the ILO, we believe that
sound macroeconomic policies are essential for desired growth, but such
growth must be employment-intensive to effectively reduce poverty. While
the main challenge remains at the national level, development cooperation
has a role to play. Donor countries and institutions, especially international
financial institutions, should build this in as an integral part of their vision. |
|
|
Introduction: Stock Market Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
| |
| This paper examines the economic importance and the future of African stock markets. It
seeks to shed light on the controversial link between stock market and economic growth—
from both corporate finance and macroeconomic perspectives. It also discusses policy
options for promoting the development of the stock market in Africa. |
|
|
VI. A. Macroeconomic Stability: WHAT DETERMINES STOCK MARKET DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA?
| |
| The previous section has provided enough evidence to make a convincing case that stock
market development at least creates the enabling environment for a successful economic
growth. The policy question, therefore, is what determines stock market development? The
literature suggests that sound macroeconomic environment, well developed banking sector,
transparent and accountable institutions, and shareholder protection are necessary
preconditions for the efficient functioning of stock markets in Africa. |
|
|
Monetary Police is Science, Everything Else is Stamp-Collecting
| |
| This new Eric Leeper paper seems delusional in arguing that monetary policy is science, while fiscal policy is stamp-collecting, but I maybe I'm just being crotchety. The piece also comes up with the new-to-me argument that monetary policy would be even better science if it weren't for fiscal policy mucking things up. |
|
|
Insurance Defense Costs
| |
| Does Your Business Insurance Policy Cover Defense Costs Within the Insurance Limit or Defense Costs Outside of the Insurance Limit?
Did you know that a liability policy, which is part of any typical business insurance policy or commercial insurance policy coverage, has two distinct obligations? A liability insurance policy, if it is a general liability, product liability or professional liability insurance policy is designed to protect you against your legal obligation to pay others because you have hurt them and/or have damaged their property. A policy also defends you against claims or lawsuits. In other words, besides paying for claims or suits, a liability policy also pays for their related legal costs and court fees. |
|
Featured Article
Coaching Your Business To The Next Level Series Part 5 Work Your Plan
by: Leanne Hoagland-Smith, Chicago Sales Coach
Newsletter
Get advice & tips from famous business
owners, new articles by entrepreneur
experts, my latest website updates, &
special sneak peaks at what's to come!
Get advice & tips from famous business
owners, new articles by entrepreneur
experts, my latest website updates, &
special sneak peaks at what's to come!
Popular Articles
Word of Mouth Marketing Tips Fuel Success
Promoting your company and self with verve
You Have A Website What Now
Word of Mouth Marketing Tips Fuel Success
Promoting your company and self with verve
You Have A Website What Now
Suggestions
Email us your ideas on how to make our
website more valuable! Thank you Sharon
from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for
your suggestions to make the newsletter
look like the website and profile younger
entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez.
Email us your ideas on how to make our
website more valuable! Thank you Sharon
from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for
your suggestions to make the newsletter
look like the website and profile younger
entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez.